Posted February 14, 2008

Injury Prevention Manager
Eisenhower Medical Center

At Eisenhower Medical Center, we offer a progressive environment with an emphasis on individual growth and advanced medical practices seldom seen in other hospitals. As a not-for-profit and comprehensive health care institution, we have been distinguished nationally in 2005 as a 100 Top Hospital by Solucient®. Located on 130 acres in Rancho Mirage, we offer our community a 289-bed hospital with construction underway of the Walter and Leonore Annenberg Pavilion that will expand Eisenhower to over 400 beds. We also have a multitude of specialty centers including The Betty Ford Center, The Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center and The Annenberg Center for Health Sciences. Eisenhower is renowned for its Centers of Excellence in Orthopedics, Cardiovascular at the Eisenhower Smilow Heart Center and Oncology at the Eisenhower Lucy Curci Cancer Center. Eisenhower fosters a respectful, supportive and friendly work environment.

Near Palm Springs and two hours from sunny beaches and mountain resorts, our vibrant community offers an enviable lifestyle including affordable housing, minimal traffic, world-class dining and shopping, and year round recreational activities.

We are seeking an experienced and sophisticated Injury Prevention Manager

This position is responsible for developing and implementing programs promoting a safe work environment; evaluating causes of employee injuries and developing and implementing activities to address those causes with the intent of reducing injuries. Identify factors contributing to work-related musculoskeletal injuries; assess risk factors in specific high injury jobs/departments; spearhead the employee safety cultural change in collaboration with ELT and PIP Committee. Works closely and collaboratively with the Manager of Employee Health/Disability Management.

Required: Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent work experience. 5 years experience in safety, employee wellness/health, disability management or workers’ compensation. Experience in healthcare environment preferred.

Skills: Excellent verbal and communication skills, strong interpersonal, consultative, project management, teamwork and problem-solving skills, exceptional organizational skills, knowledge of basic office equipment and various computer software programs, self-motivated; self-directed, Ability to establish/maintain positive interpersonal relationships with all levels of the organization, Ability to plan, organize and prioritize multiple tasks/project, ability to influence and negotiate, ability to take initiative, be innovative and work effectively in a variety of settings.

To apply, or to see other open positions, please visit www.EMC.org, call (800) 854-9261, or email resumes to ekoch@emc.org